MRI Technologist
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

MRI Technologist Travel/Contract Position

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures.
• Preferably experienced in one or more of the following modalities: General Radiology, Angio/Cath Lab, Computed Tomography (CT).
• Work in an acute care hospital setting.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an MRI Technologist.
• MRI Technologist experience within the last year.
• Experience as a Radiology Technologist.
• Experience in one or more of the following modalities: Cath Lab, CT, or MRI.
• Experience working in an acute care setting.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 - 06:30).
• Includes Saturday and Sunday shifts plus 1 variable shift during the week.
• Rotating on-call and variable weekends.
• Total hours per week: 36.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Radiography certification OR
• ARMRIT Certified MRI Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks as applicable.
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to California law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work and any work restrictions documented.
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually, with negative TB test or chest x-ray as required.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests).
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years), Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination during flu season. Religious and medical exemptions considered with proper documentation.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually.

Additional Requirements

• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps over 30 days.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Professional references: 2 for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Completion of any required competency exams or pass/fail testing as applicable.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All certifications and verifications must be completed within specified timeframes relative to the start date.
• Religious exemptions for vaccines and facial hair (PAPR use) are handled on a case-by-case basis with required documentation.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this MRI Technologist travel contract opportunity.